Sean “Diddy” Combline: From one of the most agile entrepreneurs in hip hop to prostitution-related beliefs

Then he was charging By forcing, threatening and manipulating two ex-girlfriends on drug fuel Sex Marathonwith support from the network of associates.

Combs denied the allegations and was brought to trial for federal sex offences and assault cases. The trial ended on Wednesday verdict His lawyer called victory: combs was convicted of a prostitution-related crime but was not guilty of high-level charges of assault and sex trafficking.

Here is the timeline of the major events in his life story:

1990-1999

1990: A student at Howard University, Combs began his music business as an internship at Uptown Records in New York.

December 28, 1991: Thousands of fans attempted to enter the gym at City College in New York, nine people died in a celebrity basketball game promoted by Combs and Rapper Heavy D. The mayor’s report places part of the blame for the catastrophe of poorly planned plans by Comb.

1992: Combs is one of the executive producers of Mary J. Briguet’s debut album, “What’s The 411?”

1993: After being fired by Uptown, Combs establishes his own label, Bad Boy.

1994: Bad Boy releases Notorious Big’s album “Ready To Die.” Two months later, Tupac Shakur survives the shooting in New York, accusing combs and Biggie of having prior knowledge of the attack. Shakur was killed in a 1996 Las Vegas shooting.

1996: Combs is convicted of criminal mischief after allegedly threatening a photographer with a gun.

1997: Biggie was killed in Los Angeles. Combs, known at the time as Puff Daddy, releases “I miss you” in honor of his dead star.

1998: Combs wins two Grammy Awards. One was the best rap album for their debut “No Way Out,” and the other was Duo or Group won the best rap performance for “I’m Be Missing You” with Faith Evans. Also, that year, Combs’ Sean John Fashion Line was founded.

April 16, 1999: Combs and his bodyguard are accused of attacking Interscord Lechord music executive Steve in his New York office in a controversy over a music video. Comb is sentenced to the Anger Management Course.

December 27, 1999: Combs is arrested on possession of a gun after he and his girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, fled the shooting that injured three people at a New York City nightclub. Some witnesses say the police comb is among those shot dead at the club. He is later accused of providing the driver $50,000 to claim ownership of a 9mm handgun found in his car.

2001-2008

March 17, 2001: COMBS is not guilty of all charges related to nightclub filming. One of his rap protégés, Jamal “Shine” Barrow, has been serving prison for about nine years, after being convicted of shooting. Two weeks after the trial, Combs announced that he wanted to be known as P. Diddy. (Barrow later changed his name to Moses Barrow and became a member of Congress in his hometown of Belize).

2002: Combs becomes the producer and star of the talent search television show “Making the Band.”

February 1, 2004: Combs will perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and others. A week later, Combs, Nelly and Murphy Lee won a Grammy Award for their best rap performance by a duo or group of “Shake Ya Tailfeather.”

April 2004: Combs makes his debut playing Broadway in “A Raisin in the Sun.”

2005: Combs announces that he has changed the stage name to Diddy and removed P

March 2008: Combs settles a lawsuit brought by a man who claims that Combs punched him after an Oscar post party outside a Hollywood hotel last year. In May, Combs will be recognized as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2015-2022

2015: Combs was arrested after a confrontation on the UCLA campus where one of his sons played football. The assault fee will be removed later.

2016: Combs launches Harlem Charter School Capital Preparation School. That year he also announced that he would give $1 million to Howard University.

2017: Named combs Top earners It’s on Forbes’ list of 100 top-paid celebrities.

2018: Kim PorterCombs’ ex-girlfriend and his mother of three children, died of pneumonia at the age of 47.

2022: combs receives a The honor of life At the BET Awards.

2023-2025

September 15, 2023: Combs Release “The Love Album – Off the Grid” His first solo studio project since the 2006 chart topping “Presplay”.

November 16, 2023: R&B singer Kathy Over the course of his decade as a couple, he sues combs, claiming that he exposed her to abuse, such as beating and raping. One day later, the lawsuit will be resolved on private terms. Kushi, through his lawyer, denys the charges.

November 23, 2023: Two more women blame the comb of sexual abuse in litigation. Combs’ attorneys call the claim false. Dozens of additional lawsuits are filed by women and men accusing Combs of rape, sexual assault and other attacks. Plaintiffs include singers Dawn Richarda “building a band” contestant who claimed years of psychological and physical abuse. The comb denys all allegations.

March 25, 2024: Federal Agents Search Combs Houses in Los Angeles, Florida and Miami Beach.

May 17, 2024: CNN broadcasts videos This shows that he attacked and defeated Cathy in a hotel corridor in Los Angeles in 2016. Two days later, Combs apologises for the attack by posting a video on social media.

September 16, 2024: Comb has been arrested At his Manhattan hotel. Federal sex trafficking and assault charges The next day, unsealed, accused him of using his business empire to force women to participate in sexual performances. The comb denies the allegation. His lawyers call it an unfair prosecution of “imperfect people.”

May 5, 2025: Combs trial begins with the judge’s choice.

May 12, 2025: Ju-secrets will be selected Testimony begins At the Combs trial.

June 30, 2025: Jukyo The deliberation begins At the Combs trial.

July 2, 2025: Ju judge convicts combs Two counts of prostitution-related crimes However, he acquits high-level accusations of assault and sex trafficking. The result significantly reduces the potential prison sentences for rap moguls. His lawyers failed during that time to ensure he was released on bonds. Comb is visibly released by the verdict, and his chief lawyer calls it “a victory of all victory.”